Elizabeth Andarge
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The Jewish Film Festival of Southwest Florida presents a diverse selection of bilingual Jewish films.
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We’re taking a closer look at a topic stirring conversations across the U.S.: Christian nationalism. While its influence is debated at the national level, its presence and impact are being felt right here in Southwest Florida.
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In cities big and small, the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was celebrated Monday. Southwest Florida streets were packed with signs, slogans and sanguinity.
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The Women's March Fort Myers organized hundreds of demonstrators to gather for a nationwide movement championing social justice.
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Along Florida’s Gulf Coast, a monumental commitment to environmental preservation is about to be announced.
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Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, has been a lifeline for thousands who arrived in the U.S. as children. Even though it doesn’t grant citizenship, for many it provides a safety net, but not without its own set of challenges and uncertainties.
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At a time when political and philosophical divisions seem to be deepening across the U.S., a panel discussion at the Collaboratory in Fort Myers brought in experts to explore ways on bridging the divide.
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While many are packing away Christmas decorations and saying goodbye to holiday treats, a small Egyptian community in Fort Myers is just getting started. For them, January 7th marks the heart of the season—Coptic Orthodox Christmas.
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The holiday season has a way of bringing people together through shared tradition. Though the rituals may differ, some celebrations share a common theme of devotion, especially for local Catholic immigrant communities.
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Every year, millions of people celebrate Christmas to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. But historical evidence suggests that Jesus wasn’t even born in the month of December.